Summary

graves_disease is an autoimmune_disorder causing hyperthyroidism. Antibodies called thyroid_stimulating_immunoglobulins activate the tsh_receptor, making the thyroid overproduce hormone. Typical findings include diffuse_goiter, ophthalmopathy, and pretibial_myxedema. Common symptoms are weight loss, heat intolerance, tremor, palpitations, and anxiety. Labs show low_tsh with elevated t3_t4. Imaging often shows diffuse_radioiodine_uptake. More common in women and smokers. Complications can include atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis, and thyroid storm.